Twas the Night before Vacation

Twas the night before vacation. We were all bursting with anticipation. Mom made a checklist which she checked as we went. The presents were packed and the Christmas cards sent. Dad packed the suitcases, beach toys, and Christmas tree. Don't forget my camera mom yelled with GLEE. We stuffed and filled every inch of our van. In hopes that it would all fit, stuff it in if we can. At last it was time to climb into our beds where visions of sea shell ornaments, sand snowmen, and presents danced in our heads. In the morning dad shouted "Get up! Rise and Shine! It's time for vacation. Let's leave here on time!" Then a few moments later there arose such a clatter we ran to the window to see what was the matter. When what to our eyes should appear but our mom all giddy with CHEER. ON MATTHEW AND MAGGIE, KENDAL AND SPENCER to your seats and buckle up tight vacation day is here. Daddy sprang to the drivers seat to his wife gave a wink. And away we all went this will be so fun we all think. But alas we couldn't help exclaiming as we drove out of site.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT"